CVE-2025-30458

A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions

Critical · published March 31, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A permissions hiccup could let apps snoop around outside their sandbox! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel guest who somehow discovers a door to the staff-only area, peeking into all sorts of private rooms they shouldn’t have access to. This vulnerability allows an app to read files it shouldn’t ever see – that’s an absolute recipe for disaster! An attacker could exploit this oversight to read sensitive files on your device, potentially compromising personal data and privacy in ways you’d never want. Imagine a world where your private notes, photos, or even financial information could be accessed by any app – it’s absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel guest who somehow discovers a door to the staff-only area, peeking into all sorts of private rooms they shouldn’t have access to. This vulnerability allows an app to read files it shouldn’t ever see – that’s an absolute recipe for disaster! This vulnerability arises from insufficient permissions checks, allowing an application to bypass sandbox restrictions and access files outside its intended area.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this oversight to read sensitive files on your device, potentially compromising personal data and privacy in ways you’d never want. Imagine a world where your private notes, photos, or even financial information could be accessed by any app – it’s absolutely devastating! Immediately update your macOS to Sequoia version 15.4 to close this critical hole. Additionally, review your installed applications to ensure none have broader access than necessary. Regularly check for updates to maintain a robust security posture! This is fixable! Update your system and you’ll be back to being a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00747 · 54.3th percentile
Published
2025-03-31T22:23Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 MAR 22:23Z
    A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions
    cvelistv5